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BG63 YKJ

2014 Citroen C1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

80,708 mi
Last recorded80,708 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen C138,297 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG63 YKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC1
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 80,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 80,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 80,670 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 70,529 miles

Axle beam corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front and arms corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 70,529 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Axle beam corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front and arms corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 64,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 57,155 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Door mirror wont adjust inside (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All corroded (5.3.2 (b))

off side wing damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2022 57,155 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Door mirror wont adjust inside (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All corroded (5.3.2 (b))

off side wing damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2021 50,245 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

axle corroded and spring cups

Fail 25 Aug 2021 50,245 miles

Offside Front Body panel likely to become detached Wing damaged and inner wing rubbing on coil spring (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All 4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

axle corroded and spring cups

Pass 21 Aug 2020 43,497 miles

Exhaust corroded

All wiper could do with being replaced

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 37,912 miles

Exhaust corroded

Wiper poor

Fail 13 Aug 2019 37,912 miles

Exhaust corroded

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Wiper poor

Pass 9 Jan 2018 27,253 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 20,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper blade required

Fail 9 Jan 2017 20,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper blade required

How Reliable is the Citroen C1?

Based on 2,448,436 MOT tests across 189,733 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
4,548
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
189,733
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,976
Registration plate lamp not working 14,045
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,225
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BG63 YKJ is a 2014 Citroen C1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2014 Citroen C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 38,297 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,976 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG63 YKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C1 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 12 years old, this Citroen C1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG63 YKJ is a 2014 Citroen C1, first registered on 13 January 2014.

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